Chefs for hire in Exeter
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience7%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years14%3-5 years22%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years41%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 758 profiles for Chefs in Exeter
Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Exeter: £33,875 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,168 – £42,237 yearly
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Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsProblem ManagementHospitalityServingRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyCommis Chef
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeDriving LicenceCybersecurityLinuxPlumbingEnglishSkills
LeadershipCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceManagementSous Chef
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftHoistsCranes and Lifting GearFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLifting Operations Experience+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsBilingualEnglishPolishGrindersChef
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneButcheryCookingFood Hygiene CertificateCulinary ExperienceLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsContruction PaintingPainting and DecoratingWok Chef
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneArts and Design ExperienceDesign and Visual Arts ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
ServingCookingManagementCustomer ServiceCash HandlingTraining & DevelopmentCDP Chef
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationTeachingFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentBakingManagement
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 73 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: cooking, kitchen experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, wok chef and senior sous chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a chef in Exeter, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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